Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

Tackle digital isolation by joining us as a Tech Angel in Surrey and use your digital skills to help people step out of digital poverty and into a world of connection.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People runs a project called Tech Angels that provides people with access to technology and training. Eligible adults in Surrey are loaned a touchscreen device, if needed, and are then matched to a Tech Angel. Our Tech Angel volunteers around Surrey visit these Tech Members at home and provide face-to-face basic digital support to help them access the internet. We currently have funding to provide support to vulnerable adults across the whole of Surrey except for Elmbridge, Spelthorne & Runnymede.

Typical topics that a volunteer Tech Angel would cover when visiting someone at home include:

• Basics - learning to use touchscreen, connecting to the internet, search engines
• Staying safe online - scam awareness, password security
• Accessing healthcare - e.g. NHS app, ordering prescriptions, booking GP appointments
• Communication - email, instant messaging, videocalls, social media
• Financial - shopping online, internet banking
• Entertainment & hobbies - streaming services, taking photos, searching for interests online

We are looking for volunteers who:

• are friendly and approachable
• have excellent people skills
• are passionate about helping others
• are confident using touchscreen devices
• enjoy teaching simple IT skills
• are happy to visit Tech Members in their homes

The Coalition is run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. 

We enable and empower Disabled people and those living with a long-term health condition to be an active and central part of the community.  

We proactively work with health, social care and community partners to co-produce services, strategies and policy.  

We campaign for choice and control to achieve our legal rights and entitlements.  We identify and respond to gaps in support to meet the needs of Disabled people.  We spotlight, celebrate and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.